Road Safety Awarness Program

October 19, 2023 Shiv Ganga Seva Samiti

Under the aegis of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India to make people aware

of the Rules and regulations of road safety through society Shiv Ganga Seva Samiti one day road safety

awarness program (Public Meeting) was organised on-11-11-2022 at Pared Ground Tinkoniya Road Prayagraj.

In which singing was presented by folk singers, artists azad and party and hundreds of men and women participated

and Prof. Ramchiranjiv Pal ,Ram vilas yadav , Manoj Tripathi Rahul kumar, Rajendra prasad, Rajesh sahu etc..

subject experts expressed their views. The program was presided over by Ramesh Chandra Yadav.

Road Safety is the safety of people form road side injuries and accidents. It involves various methods and measures which must be followed by the road users to prevent serious injury and accidents.
Millions of lives can be saved and injuries prevented with well-enforced road safety laws on speeding, drinking and driving, and use of seatbelts, child restraints and motorcycle helmets. Road design, improved vehicle standards and better emergency care also save many lives.
SomeMajorFacts
Approximately 13.5 lakhs people die in road crashes each year, on average 3700 people lose their lives every day on the roads accident.
An addinational 5 crores suffer non-fatal injuries, often resulting in long-term disabilities.
50% of all road traffic deaths are among motorcycles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among young people aged 5-30.years. Young adults aged 15-44 account for more than half of all road deaths.
Some Reasons of road accidents.
High speeds
Rash driving
Driving on the worng side of rhe road
Overtaking
Use of mobile phones
Driving drunk
Ignoring important road signs
Sleepiness
Poor maintenance of the vehicle
Unsafe road design increases the risk for all road users.

How to Reduce the risk of Road Accidents or Reduce Road Fatalities.

Wearing a good quality helmet can reduce the risk of death from a road traffic crash.
Mobile phones are a risky distraction, don’t use phone while driving.
Child restraints considerably reduce the risk of serious injury and death.
Rapid response saves lives and reduces disability among the injured.
Vehicles sold in 80% of all countries worldwide fail to meet basic safety standards.

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